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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from letter of brilliant young Law
- yer.l
cHARLEsrowN, W; VA. Jan. q. Iss

CHARLEsrowN. W. VA, Jan. %. 1887.
With respect to the APP
preaching election of Senator, your many
friends we'll know that they have nothing to
fear from your actions. A delegate is repre-
sentative, and the practical teachings OF the
foremost statesmen require representative 10
fellow his instructions. or else resign his post
of duty. At the election last fall in this conn
ty. instructions were virtually givcnto our del
egates then elected to cork against monopoly
in all it's forms and your constituents feel
sentiments will be clearly and soundly voiced
by you aud Col. Chew. The voice of the peo-
pie will be silcnced i'll our mode of government.
unless the electors can have their views US to
all matters represented in legislative councils:
You are waging war similar to that waged by
Jefferson against the aggressive foes of Rcpub-
lican simplicity. those insidious ele-
ments existing even in republics. and ever striv-
ing to foster centralizing tendencies by insinn-
ating poison into the principles of true De-
mocracy.
This county will always sustain yon hand
somcly in the fight against monopoly and its
lieutcnants. shall give my approval of any
step you may take. for know you will follow
the prophetof the people. for the peoples good.
Very respectfully yours, &C.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ECopv of Letter fir ON a Large Land Owner. ]

SnErnERDsTowN. w. VA. Jan. 81. 1887.
l had petition handed me to sign your af-
fairs III the Legislature. The way understood
others did not vote for a Senator l. like a
fool signed it without thinking or rejecting.
I was very sorry l did so. knowing you knew
best what to do. | know that some of the
the last wear to elect Camden. | want it dis
tinctly understood that am sound Lucas
man. l think many others like myself. signed
the petition who wished they had not. Let me
hear from Won all about it. so I can rup it uII-
der their nose IIurrah for Lucas and Chew d.
Stand up to them at all hazards!
Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ICopy of letter addressed to Messrs Chew and
Lucas, by eight stauuch citizcns.l

SuErHERDsTowN. w. VA. Jan. 81. 1851:
Since the return of u Simon pure Democrat
of this vicinity from Charleston where he had
been attending to :: important lcgislstion" for
this end of the State. there have been circulated
by other Simon pure Democrats certain prpers
denouucing you and condcmnin% your action
in not going into the Democratic caucus. For
the purpose of encouraging you in oheying the
voice of the Democratic party as spoken at the
primaries of jefferson. we beg leave to submit
these facts viz: That said papers have been
circulated and signed by many people who I'M
thinkingiy sign any paper presented to them.
as evidenced by the fact that one man who of
fercd the paper to signcr of this letter. and
when told that we could not condemn our rep
rcscntativcs for refusing to enter II camden
caucus" after Camden had been ''turned
down" at the primaries. said he guessed we
were about right" Another said he had signed
the paper on the principle that he signed all
papers presented to him of that kind. We
could mention other cases that have come un-
der our own personal observation.
We further beg leave to offer our opinion that
the stron. feeling agaihst j. n. Camden as cx-
pressed at the primaries has increased. and
that if you maintain firmly and uncompromis-
ingly the position you have already taken in
regard to rings and monopolies. you will there
by subserve the best interests of your constitu
ents and gain their appreciation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

ISignod.l
.tcoD, Of Letter from Distinguished Juristl

WHEELING W. VA. Feb. 9. 1887.
have lust read n report of your speech be-
fore the Joint session in nominating Governor
Wilson for the Scnat0rship The reference
therein to General Jackson's treatment OF the
old Presidential caucus has given the Camden
ties pain in the region OF the abdomen. en-
mindful of this little piece of party history
they have been wont to tell those of IFS who ia
vorcd the course of the twelve that we had not
learned our Democracy in the Jacksonlan
School.
The replication of the twelve to the thirty
eight published yesterday. IL also q paper TINT
has already reached and will continue to have
lis effect upon the more thoughtful OF our pco-
ple Even those who were nnisily opposed to
us in the start are now beginning to see that
something good may come out OF Nazareth
and wonder If they hae not Judged too hastily
In the meantime the uhr0S are rrsorting to
means to forestall public opinion, of which the
following is an example:
On Friday the 4tt. The Young Mems Dem
ocratic Club. of Wheeling, twenty-one out of
nincty-three members being present. passed
resolutions condcmning the bolt" and pub
lished next day that the meeting was the most
largely attended in the history of the club
harmonious, unaeimous. &c. &c. am not
member of the club and was not present. but
am crddibly Informed that the meeting was not
harmonious OF unanimous. NJ. T. Frame. for
one spoke and voted against the resolutions.
The attendance also was very small. and OF the
twenty-one present. at least four were Federal
officcholdcrs paying homage and showing fcal-
ty to their SuZcraign.
Bidding you G0d-specd in n good cause,
am, Yours respectfully.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract of Letter from Tucker county
Farmer

Permit me to say to You that You are win
nlny golden iaurcls every day in standing by
the Democratic party of this State ns against
!.Coal OIL monopoly" The futile attempt Of
Camden in tryin. to purchase Republican sup
mort only tends to weaken Camden in the csti-
nation before the people here. aud strengthen
their faith in vonr actions. The cry is here.
"stand firm though Camden purchase every
REPUBLICAN in the Legislature. ! asked an i'll
tiuential and noted Democrat why he did not
show his appreciation of your course by writing
thA same to You and lie said. :. / do admire the
Manly stand that the II have taken aud APP
prove their course. but should sign par.cr
endorsing them. if ever I offered for an office
in this State, every deputy marshall Internal
revenue man and Federal official would be as
a unit against me" Now. sirS. this is the sit
uation With only one term OF Democratic
national government. the leading men arc
afraid to express their opinions as they will be
dealt with by Federal authorities. If they ever
wished tn hold an office in West Va. IF Cam
den and his hcnohmen are permitted to boss
this State. the Democratic party is no more
in this State. The people are all nov coming
to your standard.
Thc Et.Lpy,DriSe-O of Randolph county. came
ont last week favOring your policy The poo
DE arc now lunkn" toward yOu twelve mn to
r.dceIn West. Va from coal oil rs they did to
MasSir and others to redeem Virginia from Ma
hnnci M IF You stand firm. we will stand as
the Democratic party should. free from coal
oil. Doodle and ln0mo,Ioiy in our next cImpn'gn-
We can 20 before the people preaching triI:
Democracy without being scorncd Mt rs mo-
nor0liStS
] trn<t Won will stand firm and honor will
crown your victory. Yours truly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
lCopy of letter from an active, leading DEM
:. w. Va. Jan. IS, 1851

w. VA. Jan. Is, 1851
Permit me to say to you that the Democratic
party (who is not the hireling of Camden Us
sghtinS for the Democracy Of the State of
West Va. Let not the paid hiresings of the
Register, who arc paid to write lies to that pa
per as wen as other papers. lead Son and your
colleagues from doing your duty. our repre-
senting his constituents. and said when on his
way to Charleston. that he was going to vote
for Judge Raymond. The people are totat you.
COW and nre nravinif that our u. 8. Senator
will be a man free from Standard Oil.
Yours truly. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ICopy of letter from u prominent Official of
Jefferson county.l

This morning carly. - arrived here from
addressed to somebody in Charlcst0wn. con-
dernn;ng Lucas and Chew for not going in the
Camden caucus. I did not see the paper. but
know it. was signed here by men who were OPP
posed to YOU in the last election, with cxccp-
ton of a few who were mislcd. As soon ms
found out what was going on. l countcracted
it us far rs could. - was accompanied
bv --. in getting signcrs. You know as
well as I. that the people of Jefferson do not
want Mr.. Camden. The issue was made last
fall, and you were elected by n large majority
over Capt Billmyer. The people do not want
Mr. Camden or - either. Fight it out on
this line and the people will sustain you.
hope. therefore. that the l3 will have back
bone enough to stand by the people. and verify
believe they will be rewarded not only in this
world but in the next. Yours, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copy of Letter from Leading Farmer.l

OLD FIELDS. W. VA. Feb. 3. 1887.
The people of Hardy heartily endorse the
action of the IS that staid out of the Senate
rial caucus. and they voice the sentiment that
you all stand firm. and nerc'' vote for Camden
allow me to congratulate yOn and Mr.. Flour
nov for the manlincss with which Won defended
the sentiments of the true Democracy of West
Va. think representative men from all over
the State should go co Charleston and say - No
Camden" We have plenty of material to Sc
lcct Z. 8. Senator from. that would repre-
sent the people and reflect credit upon the
State. So far as a great many of our people
are concerned. they question Mr.. Camden s
Democracy Could n delegation from Hardy
and Hampshire do any good Mt Charleston?
Let me hear from You by return mail.
Yours rcSDcctfully.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

RoMSEY. W. VA, Jan. 90. 1887.
write to say to you and all the anti Camden
members of the Legislature. that we are watch
ing anxiously to see what will be the outcome
of your Iaudable efforts to prevent the State
FROM pcing represented again in the interest of
the moneycd Inonnpolists. Whatever lies Won
NAV see in the Wheeling Register. the intclli-
gent Democrats here endorse your course en-
Enthusiastically and all say fight this devil in the
Democrative party to the death. for unless we
kill it. it will kill us. Make the Camden DEM
ocrats abandon him. and then it will he an easy
matter to find a Democrat to suit. If the Rad
iculs choose to aid Camden in his election. let
them do it. and then will know where the
responsibility lies. say purge the Demo
cratic party of all such cattle. and let us have
u pure party or none. think ] ann not mis-
taken in believing that you and your fellow
- kickers' will still continue to kick on until
we are free from all such rubbish.
YOURS truly. - -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copv of Letter addressed to Mcssrs. s. L.
Flournov. ID. 3. Lucas. and others.l
RoMNEr. w. VA. Feb. 2. is

RoMNEY. w. VA. Feb. 2. 1887.
We had 4 lively meeting here on yesterday,
the first dav of Circuit Court. John s. PAN
cake in the Chair. Ben. F. Mcdonald Secrc-
tary. Col. Monroe. Robt. Daily and myself
urged strong and decisive resolutions. Those
passed. though very expressive. scarcely went
So fur as thought necessary. But they fully
sustained the notion OF those opposing Cam
denis reelection. The opposition to him is
nearly n unit in this county. 4 copy of the
resolutions was directed to be sent to You. We
are very hopeful that the Legislature will adj
iourn without the election of u Senator. If
anything can be Judged of the situation in the
State from the feeling manifested here: you
gentlemen are endorsed by many, many thou
sand Democrats. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
T1,onv Of Letter from a Merchant
PoRrER's FALLS, wErzEI Co, "; Va.

PonrER's FALLS, WErzEL Co., W. VAL
February 4, 1887. !
This is to inform you that your course in
the Senatorial contest is highly commended by
All here who are not enslaved TO the interest of
Your action is not thoroughly un-
derstood by many. from the fact Tie press OF
this county and State has studfously concealed
the main. vital facts from the people, Inc
many shaneful and vulgar methods resorted
TO by the tax-fed Ring ruled lobbyists and
others TO perpetuate the Camden Influence is
disgusting in.the extreme. The noble thirteen
who are standing by the people in this e&trem-
;ty will he long remembered with admiration.
Our late Representative. Aaron Morgan. sloud
in his praises All honor to those brave spar,
tans who are standing between the oppressed
aud the oppressors. Yours truly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of Distinguished Law
yer and Public Mani
CHARLEsTowS. w. VA. Fe

CHARLEsTowS. w. VA. Feb. 12. 1887.
The editorial from the State
Tribune. which is published in the Register. of
yesterday, stating the grounds upon which the
Republican party ought to support Camden. is
the best possible vindication that you gentle
preservation of Democratic principles could
have. The time is not far distant. if 1t is not
present. when the services which You have
rendered the Democratic party and the cause
nized by the masses of the people. But the
conviction that your stand was as patriotic as
that taken by the founders Of this government
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ICopy of letter from w. N. G

GRAFTON, w. VA, Jan. IS. 1887.
l cannot help but write to You in regard to
Camden. for we SO interested here in re-
gard to the matter would like to say all we
can to defeat hiIn.-most anybody but him
would suit u.s.. Please do all you can in the
matter; stick together and do not spare any
pains or lose any chance to insure his defeat,
and you will all receive the blessings of the
honest Democracy in this community every
one, believe. to a very few. will rejoice hut
if he is elected, we will feel badly over the
matter. We send our regards to the Governor.
and appreciate his message.
Yours respectfully, - -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[copy of letter from a prominent Democrat

[Copy of letter from a prominent Democrat
GRAFTON, W. VA, Jan. IT, 1897.
Hon. d. B. Lucas:
DEAR SIR IL see by the newspaper reports
that the representatives of the true Democracy
of the State. (aud that means ninety-nine out
of every hundred). are making noble stand
against the reelection to the U. s. Senate
representative of the great monopoly interests
of the douutry. johnson y. Camden l want
to say to you that the people of Taylor county,
Us one man. outside of few Federal officials.
endorse and applaud your action. We say.
stand firmi And when you shall have won the
victory. the people will endorse your course
with reclamation. and ascribe to you the
words, .sWcll done. good and faithful SER
wants" Yours, &c,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of u Known and Leading
DcmOcrnt.l
MARr1NsRuRe. Nv. Va.

MARTrSsBuRG. w. VA, Feb. IA. 1887.
Your friends in this county heartily endorse
struggle Stand firm in your opposition TO
monopoly's candidate. Though the rest faltcr,
we have an abiding trust that you will not be
persuaded to surrender. How glad we are that
Won consented to serve another term in the
Legislature. Those familiar with public mat
tiers will readily recall many instances in which
y0n were the author and supporter of wise leg
of vicious laws. / have frequently asserted
that the citizens of this State, are indebted to
for the defeat of objectionable acts. and the
passage of many excellent laws at the last ses-
We who are not the paid henchmen of STAN
dard Oil Senator will watch closely the strug-
gle of the public veal to master or conquer the
public woe. aud will hail with JOY the an
nouncrmcnt. Staudar3-Oil is not King"
Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
and the fathers CT Democracy, is glory enough.
Yours most truly,

On the back of the above letter was the fol-
lowing endorsement, by Distinguished At
Dedr Sir:-Mr. Beckwith has just read me
the above The action of yourself and the
eleven men who stood with yCu meets with the
thorough approval and endorsement of the
Democrats of county. The editor of the
- Yesterday morning spoke to me Of it in
the most complimentary way. There is no
question about the correctness of your position.
and the people must in time sustain you. We
mas not win even next time. but in the time to
come not far off. The people will find out who
are the Shepherds and who are the Thieves
q. He that gocth in not by the Ocmocratic)
door but climbeth into the sheep-fold by some
other way, is trief.' Yours truly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of Distinguished Old
Timer.1
suANanA1, BERKELEY Co. W. Va

February Q. 1897.
You have my Hindest regards for your course
and attention to the trust imposed on ynl. !
have no doubt but that You will make yourself
entirely correct in the eyes and opinions of
Your constituents. Our people of Berkeley are
complaining of the 13 members. and charge
You with the leadership IF them. said. in
party at Martinshurg the other day. thatif you
could lead ~ Democrats. such as go with you
in the matter at issue. was proud of you-
YOU nl,,st be right or they would not follow you.
Scrd me your speech. and any other doc
uments you may think interesting. With my
best wishes for yonr present welfare and future
usefulness, I remain, Your friend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copy of Letter from a Republican,


CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 4, 1887.
am Republican with Greenback pr0cliv-
itics. and have never gone back on my faith.
l triH not. Tonight l am again approached
in a way which would tempt many men. No
answer was given. and hardly know what to
say to them tomorrow. as am the recognized
head of q profession subject to constant abuse
from men who think no one else has more hon
or than they am against monopolists and
under all circumstances, and in
with those who object to elect man
who has no earthly qualification. but the money
he made by accident. Truly yours,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ST. GEORGE, TUCKER Co.. W. va.
EnhrtRnrxy 1897

Since the IntsLligencer states that the Repub-
licans are going to elect Camden. the people
are dcnouncing Camden beyond all measure
here. He had but two supporters here in this
town. and since the 1Ilteligence'' comes out for
him they have openly denounced Camden, and
claim he is using - DOODLE"
Stand firm. and on all and the final VOTE vote
against Camden. and the people will approve
your manly course for the stand you have
taken for the people. See your eleven friends
who have so nObly stood by you and the peo-
Pile. and have them record their votes against
Camden, and If he (Camden) is elected, let the
blame rest upon those who do elect him. To-
day, you twelve men are more IIropular than
ever before. and the whole mass of the people
are at your backs. Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copy of Letter addressed to Messrs. Lucas and
Chew, by niue other Influential Dcmocrats.l

SHEPnERDsTowN. W. VA, Feb 2. 1887.
Please accept our congratulations for the
firm stand YOU have maintained against the
Standard Oil Company and corruption. Your
course meets with the hearty approval of the
best men all over the State. We trust the
..moble thirteen" will hold out to the last. If
we are to be represented by corrupt mOnop-
olist. let the blame rest upon the caucus Dem
ocrats and Republicans. We could obtain nu-
merous signatures commencing your course. if
it was necessary. The papers sent from here
do not voice the sentiment of this community
bv great deal West Virginia is certainly to
lie congratulated upon having thirteen Repre-
scntatives. with the manhood to attempt to
wrcst her from the letters of monopoly and
corruption. which have bound her ever since
she became a State Make no compromise
with the enemy. Rest assured that your friends
admire and honor ynm for your noble course.
Very respectfully. --
[Extracs from Letter of Member of County
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of w. j., Jr.l
BoAz. w. VA. Feb. IA. 1887.

BoAZ. W. VA. Feb. IA. 1887
A stranger to you and you n stranger to me.
II will seem unusual tlIat1 address you; never
theless. am impressed with the duty of ad-
dressing some representative of onr State
touching the matter on IL United States Soma
tor During tn" campaign last fall. orr own
Democratic candinatcs refused to commit them
selves az to whom they would support for the
rs. Senate I*ay to YOU and the eleven faith
fuI Democrats who stand wall against the
Standard Oil Company. I" stand firm. and the
future will vinlicatc and sustain You in the
course YOU have taken. Moreover. yonr own
conscience will sustain You and that is best of
all. Respectfully yours.
W. j. Jr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

MoLER's JEFF Co. w. VA, Jan. "a. 1887.
find upon n careful canvas of my neigh
borllO0d, that your course at Charleston has
been applaudcd and approved by II large ma
ioritv OF your constituents: and l hope YOU
will pay no attention to the petition that has
been gotten mp here by -- --i i'll the in
Lcrcst of Mr.. Camden.
Very truly yours.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copy of Letter from Prosperous Merchant
NurrALLBuRe, FArErTE CO.. W; VAL

February ID. 1887.
have noticed with deep interest the course
You and others have pursued in the Senatorial
contest. and beg to add my hearty approval of
the wisdom and courage you have displayed.
and sincerely trust that the much Wanted
majority should rule, ~ will not deter you and
your friends from continuing that course
against '.Bossism' and - gay rule" that has al
ready been curse to the Democratic party in
this State. The time has come when very
often) the methods employed to secure the
:. majority" are more rcprehensible than the
object to be attained, and hence majority rule
is not always safe.
Not having the pleasure of a personal ac-
quaiutance with you. my interest Us a citizen
in honesty in politics as well as in business. is
my only apology for addressing these lines to
you. Respectfully yours,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
ICopy of letter addressed to James II. Mason
and forwarded to D. B. Lucas.l
GRANTvILLE, CALHOUN Co. w. Va,

GRANVILLE, CALHoUS CO.: W: VA,
Jan. IS. 1887.
I write to You from the fact made your ac-
uuaintance when was member of the Iegis-
Iature in 1898. and that of itself makes me feel
at liberty to address YOU.
sec from the papers that the Camden gang
holds you partly responsible for the deadlock
in the election Of United States Senator. Isay
do every thing You can t" defeat him. and in
sayin. this | honestly and sincerely believe
from my knowledge of the Democratic feeling
in this county. which is not limited iy my
means that I voice ninc-tenths of the Dem
ocrutS of the county.
] glory in d. d. Lucas for his stand in this
matter. 1 am sorry that il was never my plc;l-
sure to meet Mr.. Lucas. l will say this any
way. that hope he may I've rewarded in h"av-
ell for his decided stand against Camden and
monopoly. and good luck and long lives arc
my honest wishes for all anti-Camden lc.s:sla-
tors aud all others of like faith.
Your unti-monop0ly, Jcffcrs"nian Democrat
.ic friend.